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This hallmark symptom of croup is described as a harsh, seal-like cough.
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Allowing a child to sit in this location often decreases anxiety and respiratory effort during croup treatment
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This intervention helps improve gas exchange by allowing the diaphragm to lower and the chest to expand more effectively.
Elevating the head of the bed.
What is the hallmark respiratory symptom of cystic fibrosis caused by thick, sticky mucus?
What is mucus plugging and chronic productive c
What is the primary goal of involving family members in the care plan for a child with cystic fibrosis or asthma?
What is to support the family as caregivers and promot
The most common pathogen causing croup.
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This developmental stage highlights the importance of offering toddlers choices, such as where to place the pulse oximeter.
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This adhesive device is used to measure oxygen saturation in pediatric patients and must be rotated regularly to prevent skin breakdown
pulse oximeter.
A newborn fails to pass meconium within 24–48 hours after birth. This is often an early sign of what chronic condition?
t is cystic fibrosis?
When educating parents about managing asthma at home, what strategy ensures they fully understand the use of inhalers and spacers?
What is using teach-back to ensure proper technique and understanding?
The recommended pharmacologic treatment for moderate to severe croup includes these two drugs.
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These transitional objects provide psychological comfort for hospitalized children.
What are lovies or transitional objects?
To clear mucus and secretions, this technique is often used in younger children who cannot cough effectively. It may involve the nose or mouth
Suctioning.
In children with cystic fibrosis, what physical characteristic develops over time due to chronic hypoxia?
What is digital clubbing?
For a preschool-aged child with cystic fibrosis, what playful activity can promote deep breathing and airway clearance?
What is blowing bubbles, pretending to blow
A child with epiglottitis often assumes this position to maximize their airway diameter.
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A caregiver’s emotions influence the child’s anxiety level. This nursing strategy helps mitigate stress during hospitalization
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Offering fluids every 1-2 hours while awake helps achieve this goal in children with respiratory conditions
Offering fluids every 1-2 hours whil
Name one priority intervention used to improve airway clearance in children with cystic fibrosis.
What are chest physiotherapy or airway suctioning?
How can the care team help a school-aged child with asthma maintain their sense of normalcy while hospitalized?
What is providing age-appropriatWhat is to reduce fear, promote cooperation, and empower the child to participate in their care?
This isolation precaution is necessary for a child with suspected epiglottitis.
What are droplet and contact precautions?
This common psychosocial concern in toddlers hospitalized with respiratory conditions stems from the perception of punishment
What is fear that hospitalization is a punishment?
These child-friendly activities, such as blowing bubbles or pinwheels, are used to encourage deep breathing in a developmentally appropriate way.
Deep-breathing exercises like blowing bubbles or pinwheels.
What is the primary goal of using a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) during an asthma exacerbation?
What is to relieve bronchospasms and improve air
Why is it important to explain treatments like chest physiotherapy or peak flow monitoring in age-appropriate terms to children with cystic fibrosis or asthma?